Recreation Specialist - Athletics

This posting is set to close Monday, October 26th, 2026, EOB 

 Anticipated Hiring Range: $26.47/HR - $31.11/HR, DOQ/E

The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication.  We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.

Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes:

• The opportunity to make a difference in our community 
• Career Advancement Programs
• Employee well-being program
• Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package
• Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer 

This position is also eligible to receive:

• Certification Assistance 
• Paid membership to Colorado Parks & Recreation Association (CPRA)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs lead-level duties that include instructing, assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; monitoring standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; and providing feedback.
• Assists in the management of the athletics facilities and programs. Resolves staff and participant problems.
• Communicates with citizens and responds to their inquiries and concerns regarding programs, coaches, officials or facilities.
• Plans, organizes, and implements various athletics activities, programs, and events.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the public and staff. 
• Creates, develops and implements leagues, activities and programs; assists in recruiting and hiring athletics staff and contracted providers; and determines schedules and fees.
• Assists in preparing and monitoring annual athletics budget.
• Prepares vouchers and purchase orders; purchases supplies and equipment.  Negotiates with vendors.
• Performs disaster drills; administers First Aid and performs CPR when needed.
• Administers facility rentals.
• Performs clerical functions.
• Performs duties of League Supervisors, Scorekeepers and Athletics Coordinator as needed.
• Orders and designs staff shirts.
• Cleans and checks recreation sites and facilities for safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:  High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience in the aquatic field that provides broad knowledge of all facets of public recreation and available community resources, to include experience in the administrative aspects of the work; or any equivalent combination

Licenses and/or Certifications Required: 

• Valid Colorado Driver's License
• CPR and First Aid Training Certificate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently hold NAYS Certification and CPR Instructor Certification 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles of effective administration, to include planning, coordinating, evaluating, and supervising.
• Knowledge of the characteristics and needs of the target population.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of short- to long-range recreational program planning.
• Knowledge of the principles of budget administration.
• Skill in both written and oral communications for effective expression and clarity.
• Knowledge of sport skills development and officiating.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Skill in performing CPR and First Aid.
• Ability to respond to citizen complaints/concerns with considerable tact and courtesy.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions in accordance with established Town policies and procedures.
• Ability to use a variety of advisory data and information, such as equipment manuals, financial reports, handbooks, catalogs, and studies, user guides and manuals, state regulations, and Town policy manuals and Code of Ordinances.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, support staff, contracted personnel, volunteers, and other departments with which the position interacts.    
• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; ability to utilize principles of fractions; ability to interpret graphs.
• Ability to drive to and physically access all athletics sites and facilities to perform and oversee programs. 

 Physical Demands:

• Occasional physical work lifting no more than 10 pounds 
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment
• Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens

Work Environment:

• Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment

Equipment Used:

• Uses general modern office equipment, to include, keyboard, 10-key adding machines, and telephones 
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment

Salary : $26 - $31